English and Multimedia Journalism (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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If you have the potential to study at degree level, but you don’t meet the entry requirements, a foundation year can help bridge the gap – laying the groundwork for entry into Year 1.The units you’ll study are designed to build your confidence and bring you up to speed for the rest of your chosen degree. As well as the Academic Practice units, which help develop your study skills for learning at degree-level, you’ll also study a selection of humanities units. Once you have successfully passed ...Read more

If you have the potential to study at degree level, but you don’t meet the entry requirements, a foundation year can help bridge the gap – laying the groundwork for entry into Year 1.The units you’ll study are designed to build your confidence and bring you up to speed for the rest of your chosen degree. As well as the Academic Practice units, which help develop your study skills for learning at degree-level, you’ll also study a selection of humanities units. Once you have successfully passed your foundation year you will progress directly onto Year 1 of your linked honours degree.


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- Each year we accept hundreds of students onto foundation year courses who have the ability to study at degree level but who don't have the qualifications to enter directly onto an honours degree.- Has content that is tailored so that it is appropriate to your chosen degree.- Helps you to develop the study skills and academic knowledge you will need to start Year 1 of your course with confidence.

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Computer Science
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
19/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
What students say
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Makenna
29 Jan 24

My university is lovely, especially compared to my first uni. However I feel like they need to be more inclusive. There is no representation for me, even though I'm a minority..Read more

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Edward
08 Nov 23

Great facilities and campus. Staff are helpful and kind. Worst aspects is the rent being extortionate and having to spend nealry £2000 of my own money towards rent as student..Read more

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UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

72 - 80 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

A minimum of 72 UCAS Tariff points from at least 2 A levels or equivalent

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum 74 UCAS Tariff Points

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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Latest Multimedia (Computing) reviews

Multimedia (Computing)
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Makenna
29 Jan 24
MA Multimedia Journalism
My university is lovely, especially compared to my first uni. However I feel like they need to be more inclusive. There is no representation for me, even though I'm a minority...
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Edward
08 Nov 23
Digital Media and Communications BSc (Hons)
Great facilities and campus. Staff are helpful and kind. Worst aspects is the rent being extortionate and having to spend nealry £2000 of my own money towards rent as student...
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

Manchester Met is a contemporary university which is home to one of the biggest student communities in the UK....

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Oxford Road  0.2 miles away
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